RBI to review liquidity coverage ratio norms for banks
Mumbai, April 5 - The RBI has decided to undertake a comprehensive review of the liquidity coverage ratio (LCR) framework for banks to prevent a situation where a sudden withdrawal of money by a very large number of customers from their accounts could
RBI okays use of 3rd party UPI apps for payments from PPI wallets
Mumbai, April 5 - The RBI has decided to permit the use of third-party UPI apps for making UPI payments from PPI wallets to further enhance customer convenience and boost adoption of digital payments for small value transactions, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said
Shashank Singh and Ashutosh Sharma: Rising stars who shine in PBKS’s win over GT
Ahmedabad, April 5 - Punjab Kings's (PBKS) sensational comeback win over Gujarat Giants (GT) on Thursday not only boosts team's morale but also showcases the potential of two emerging talents Shashank Singh and Ashutosh Sharma.
‘Survival of 2-year-old Satwik after 20-hour ordeal in Karnataka bore well a wonder’
Vijayapura, (Karnataka), April 4 - The survival of 2-year-old Satwik Mujagonda, who fell into an open bore well in Karnataka's Vijayapura, is miraculous and a challenge to the medical field, as the toddler has survived an almost 20-hour ordeal without any health complications,
Records of panchayat poll violence to be used for deploying security forces in Bengal for LS polls
Kolkata, April 4 - Security arrangements, including the deployment of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), for the seven-phase Lok Sabha polls in West Bengal will be made based on the booth-wise and area-wise records of poll violence witnessed during the panchayat elections held
Army recovers cache of sophisticated arms, ammunition in Manipur
Imphal, April 4 - Ahead of the Lok Sabha election, the Army, in a joint operation with other security forces, recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from Manipur's Bishnupur district on Thursday, officials said.
LMC plans for token system for voters in poll booths
Lucknow, April 5 - Given the heatwave forecast during peak summer, on May 20 when Lucknow will go to the polls, the Lucknow Municipal Corporation is planning to propose a token system for voters at the polling booths to ease long queues.
Indian govt behind killing of wanted terrorists on Pak soil, claims renowned international newspaper
New Delhi, April 4 - The Indian government got ‘individuals’ killed in Pakistan as part of Delhi’s larger strategy to eliminate wanted terrorists living on foreign soil, ‘The Guardian’, a renowned global newspaper, claimed in a report on Thursday quoting some “intelligence operatives
Thieves steal $30 million from Los Angeles vault
Los Angeles, April 5 - Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are investigating the theft of as much as $30 million from a money storage facility in Los Angeles, according to local media.
PM Modi likely to hold rally in Wayanad
Thiruvananthapuram, April 5 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to campaign at Wayanad and one more constituency in Kerala, said sources in the BJP here.
RBI to launch new NRI scheme for Sovereign Green Bonds in IFSC
Mumbai, April 5 - With a view to facilitating wider non-resident participation in Sovereign Green Bonds, a scheme for investment and trading in these Bonds in the IFSC will be notified shortly, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das announced on Friday.
Medical professors in South Korea to file constitutional petition over quota hike
Seoul, April 5 - Medical professors in South Korea plan to file a constitutional appeal over the government's decision to raise medical school admissions, claiming the increase violates their basic rights, officials said on Friday.
Early voting for South Korea Parliamentary election underway
Seoul, April 5 - Early voting began Friday ahead of next week's parliamentary elections in South Korea, with turnout reaching a record high amid high interest in the vote seen as a midterm referendum on the administration of President Yoon Suk Yeol.
PM Modi’s rally in Rajasthan’s Churu
Jaipur, April 5 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in Rajasthan on Friday for the second time in the last four days.
‘Rising crude oil prices pose headwinds for Indian markets’
New Delhi, April 5 - The Middle East skirmishes have pushed up Brent crude to $91 and if oil continues to rise that can pose macro headwinds for India, says V K Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Financial Services.
Bhagat Singh’s grandson hits out at AAP over Kejriwal’s image behind bars
Chandigarh, April 5 - Legendary freedom fighter Bhagat Singh’s grandson, Yadvinder Sandhu, on Friday, hit out at the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) as the row over Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s jailed image continued.
RBI projects GDP growth at 7 pc for 2024-25, retail inflation seen at 4.5 pc
Mumbai, April 5 - India's GDP growth for 2024-25 is projected at 7 per cent while the forecast for inflation for the year has been retained at 4.5 per cent, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said on Friday.
Orry talks about his style, describes it as ‘unbothered and unserious’
Mumbai, April 5 - B-Town celebs’ bestie and social media sensation Orry, whose real name is Orhan Awatramani, not only makes news for partying with the bigwigs of tinseltown but also his fashion, which he defines as “unbothered, unserious and edgy”.
IPL 2024: Shashank Singh adds to his reputation with another fine knock
Ahmedabad, April 5 - Over the years, the Indian Premier League (IPL) has introduced many young player to the cricket world, giving opportunities to the players to shine on one of the biggest stages in franchise cricket.
X users begin to lose followers as Musk cracks down on bots, trolls
New Delhi, April 5 - X users on Friday started losing followers as Elon Musk-run social media platform kicked off the exercise to remove bots.